An Italian-inspired meal made even more heart-healthy and protein-packed with quinoa!
Ingredients
1cupBob’s Red Mill quinoa
8ouncesmozzarella, diced
1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
½cupfresh basil leaves, chiffonade
1avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
2tablespoonspine nuts
¼cupbalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonsolive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, avocado and pine nuts. Stir in balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.